Team Lead- Pune

Tradeindia; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradeindia in Pune is seeking an Area Manager/Sr. Territory Manager to lead sales and business development across assigned districts. You will drive client acquisition, nurture relationships, and ensure onboarding success with the delivery teams.

The role requires 4–7 years of sales experience, graduation, and proven leadership. You will monitor performance, coach the team, and report progress to senior management to achieve aggressive growth targets.

Qualifications

• Graduation is required.
• 4-7 years of sales and business development experience.
• Prior experience in client onboarding and relationship management.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and achieve sales targets and drive new client acquisitions.
• Develop strategies to penetrate new markets and expand presence.
• Build a strong pipeline through networking, referrals, and digital channels.
• Own end-to-end sales cycle from lead gen to closure.
• Lead and coach team; monitor performance and drive results.
• Provide sales activity reports and insights to senior management.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Team Leadership

Client Acquisition

Strategic Planning

Education

Graduation

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Job description

Designation: Area Manager / Territory Manager/ Sr. Territory Manager / District Manager / Sr. District Manager

Experience Required (4-7) years

Education Required: Graduation

Roles and Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Plan and achieve sales targets by driving new client acquisitions within the stipulated timelines.
• Create strategies to penetrate new markets and strengthen presence in existing ones, ensuring steady business growth.
• Develop a strong pipeline of prospective clients through networking, cold calling, references, and digital channels.
• Take ownership of the complete sales cycle when required from lead generation, pitching, negotiation to closure.

Client Acquisition & Onboarding

• Identify potential clients, understand their business needs, and present customized solutions.
• Lead the client onboarding process, ensuring smooth handholding during the initial engagement phase.
• Build long-term relationships with newly acquired clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and satisfaction during onboarding.

Team Leadership & Coaching

• Monitor team performance using structured review and tracking systems, ensuring targets are consistently met.
• Lead, guide, motivate, and train team members to improve sales effectiveness and closing ratios.
• Conduct regular team meetings, role-plays, and joint client visits to enhance skills and performance.
• Foster a high-performance culture where accountability and client-centricity are prioritized.

Reporting

• Provide timely updates and insights to senior management on sales activities, progress, and challenges.
• Prepare periodic sales and activity reports, including client meetings, follow-ups, and closures.
• Ensure accurate data management and reporting through CRM and other sales tools.